ADESEWA AME SENBANJO passed away on February 5, 2021 at age 19 from intra-cardiac lymphoma, an aggressive cancer of the heart. Her death was a devastating experience for her parents, younger siblings and close family members. Adesewa left behind a variety of artwork, drawings, two completed manuscripts of her unpublished books, video scripts and art illustrations. While alive, she had a note stuck to her bedroom door proclaiming her positive approach to life: "LET YOUR TRUE COLOUR SHINE!
A part of my heart and soul has been missing since Adesewa departed, there's nothing comparable to this kind of pain, no closure, but perhaps I can learn to live with the pain of loss by helping the next young person bloom; for their sake, mine and in honour and celebration of my only daughter.- Omo (Adesewa's Mom)
We are keeping her legacy alive through the TRUE COLOURS PROJECT- 4 Month Weekly Creative Nurturing Program that offers to nurture kids with the use of art therapy and creative expression and also give them respite from the challenges they face. Provision of Medical Assistance to100 children battling with cancer. Annual Color Walk Community Event to promote the awareness of cancer in young people and Let Your True Colors Shine to exhibit the artworks of Adesewa and other talented teens.
Moving forward to live her dreams by redefining my life for a greater, purposeful and meaningful service to this generation and beyond. To preserve and promote the positive memories of Adesewa by showcasing her artworks,and talents. Publishing her two manuscripts by fulfilling her dreams of adding value to the world she left behind. Making a sci-fi movie of the last manuscript she put all energy into. Helping to nurture young people gifted in literary and performing arts.
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